Fraim plus Frank, Holley, Oberndorf and Ward

Norfolk Mayor Paul Fraim was one of five Hampton Roads mayors to endorse Brian Moran for governor this afternoon. Joining him were Newport News Mayor Joe Frank, Portsmouth Mayor James Holley, Virginia Beach Mayor Meyera Oberndorf and Hampton Mayor Molly Ward. "I know Brian Moran understands the needs of Hampton Roads," Norfolk Mayor Paul Fraim … Continue reading Fraim plus Frank, Holley, Oberndorf and Ward →

Fraim to endorse Moran for governor

Wednesday afternoon, Norfolk Mayor Paul Fraim will announce his support for Brian Moran for governor. The significance of this endorsement isn't lost on me. First, it comes from a man some considered gubernatorial material himself. Recall, if you will, this article from 2006. [Political analyst Larry J.] Sabato, a Norfolk native and director of the … Continue reading Fraim to endorse Moran for governor →

Cranwell out, Savage in?

In phone calls as well as by email, Democratic Party Chair C. Richard Cranwell announced today that he will not seek the party's nomination for LG.  This is not altogether unexpected. I've been hearing for about a month now that Cranwell would not run. According to The Richmond Times Dispatch, there still may be a … Continue reading Cranwell out, Savage in? →

Let the sunshine in

A month before the General Assembly convenes to debate billions of dollars in budget cuts, House Republican leaders eliminated a potential conflict with Democrats - all subcommittee votes on bills will be recorded. Via PilotOnline.

Big Moran endorsement coming

Brian Moran, Democratic candidate for governor, will be announcing some "significant" Hampton Roads endorsements for his candidacy this Wednesday.   Moran, who resigned his seat from the House of Delegates to campaign full-time, is one of three candidates seeking the nomination. The voters will choose the candidate in a June 2009 primary.

Be afraid – be very afraid

About this: Google this week admitted that its staff will pick and choose what appears in its search results. There was a time when it was thought that Microsoft was taking over everything. That fear has now been transferred to Google - and rightly so. As the first linked article says: Today, the media organisations … Continue reading Be afraid – be very afraid →

The Pulpit Speaks: Undated

An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender.This article is among several in the collection that is undated. Time and time again, man rises to his highest heights, his shining hour. I use the term "rises" advisedly. As we see man day after day, we … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: Undated →

Herring in the 46th

Within hours of the announced resignation of Del. Brian Moran, Governor Tim Kaine set the date of the special election to fill his seat: Tuesday, January 13, 2009, just one day prior to the opening of the General Assembly session.  The deadline for candidates to file to run in the election is Wednesday, December 17. … Continue reading Herring in the 46th →

Fliergate update: Special prosecutor named

The Virginian Pilot is reporting that a special prosecutor in the Fliergate saga has been named. Commonwealth's Attorney Harvey Bryant said Friday he knows who ordered the controversial Election Day fliers that pictured Will Sessoms and Barack Obama and has turned the information over to a special prosecutor. I've been hearing that Bryant was having … Continue reading Fliergate update: Special prosecutor named →